Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2018

Mr. James Michael McClellan, 62, of Paragould, AR., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. McClellan was born in Paragould, AR., on October 6, 1956. He was retired mechanic and shop owner, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...

Dec 28, 2018

Mr. Gary Hubert Booth, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at home with his family. Mr. Booth was born in Walnut Ridge, AR., on October 17, 1953. He was a retired farmer and saw mill worker. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Dec 22, 2018

Mr. Larry D. Webb, 64, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Arkansas Continued Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Webb was born in Corning, AR., on February 9, 1954. He was employed by Red Taylor Ford. He loved sports and gardening.

He married his wife of 40 years Mrs. Cindy (Cox) Webb on January...

Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Larry Thurman Smith, 71, of Corning, AR., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Smith was born in Fisk, MO., on March 11, 1947 the son of the late Thurman and Alberta (Dixon) Smith.

As a young man, he enjoyed hunting...

Dec 8, 2018

Mr. John Ray Brewer, 72, of Elgin, IL., passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. Mr. Brewer was born in Corning, AR., on April 5, 1946. He was retired from Dukane Corp. He enjoyed working on old cars, painting and doing carpentry work. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his...

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Joe Randal "Randy" Denning, 56, of Oak Grove, AR., passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at home. Mr. Denning was born in Knobel, AR., on October 28, 1962. He was a truck driver and enjoyed going to the lake.

Survivors include his children Joey Denning, Kevin Denning and Shaina Dawn Lane; his mother Mary Denning; siblings...

Dec 5, 2018

Ms. Floy Loreta Cozart, 87, of Mountain View, MO., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Cozart was born in Success, AR., on December 18, 1930. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived...

Dec 5, 2018

Ms. Paula Diane Rogers, 66, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Ms. Rogers was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on July 10, 1952. She was a former sales associate, radio DJ and a foster parent. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She attended Calvary Baptist Church....

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Leo Laverne Hefner, 61, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Hefner was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on March 8, 1957. He was retired from Baker Implement where he was a service manager. He enjoyed gardening, computers, collecting, and spending time with his family and friends.

He...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Robert Wayne Steelman, 68, of Lonoke, AR., passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his many of loving family. Mr. Steelman was born in London, KY., on September 29, 1950. He was a self-employed truck driver. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a veteran of Vietnam....

Nov 22, 2018

Mrs. Caroline Katherine Melton, 83, of Paragould, AR., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Melton was born in Knobel. AR., on June 2, 1935. She was a homemaker. She traveled extensively, loved children, was a mom to everyone, always had a positive outlook and smile on her face. She...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Bobby Lee "Bob" Shipman, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shipman was born in Corning, AR., on October 6, 1946. He was retired from CenterPoint Energy. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Grace...

Nov 11, 2018

Mr. Charles J. Wallace, 77, a loving husband, father and brother went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on November 23, 1940 a native of Corning, AR., Charles moved to Rockford, IL after high school before returning to raise his family in Paragould, AR.  He worked...

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Carl “Kenny” Kenneth Fraine, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at home. Mr. Fraine was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on July 30, 1953. He was a crop duster pilot and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during Vietnam.

He is survived by his children William,...

Oct 30, 2018

Mrs. Katherine Stirlene Crawford, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Crawford was born in Moark, AR., on May 29, 1937. She was retired from Saint Louis Public schools where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending church....

Oct 27, 2018

Mr. Melvin Ray Bowers, 80, of Franklin, NC., passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Mr. Bowers was born in Knobel, AR., on August 29, 1938. He was a retired farmer and owner-operator of a Standard Oil Service Station. He enjoyed bird hunting, fishing and playing with Jakedog. He proudly served his...

Oct 23, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Beatrice Griggs, 93, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Griggs was born in Corning, AR., on September 7, 1925 to Calvin Luther and Rhoda “Birdie” (Smelser) Coonce and was the only surviving grandchild of Civil War veteran Sgt. Martin Luther Coonce (1826-1909), of...

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. Jimmy C. Hayes, 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR., Mr. Hayes was born in Knobel, AR., on October 26, 1940. He was a retired farmer, who had also worked in factory’s and had pulled hook-ups. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and hunting arrowheads.

He...

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. William Organ “Sunnie” Poyner, 88, of Jonesboro, AR., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Poyner was born in Success, AR., on August 5, 1930. He was retired from Civil Service and Bus Driving. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a...

Oct 14, 2018

Mr. Melvin Eugene Tarpley, 72, of Lafe, AR., passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Tarpley was born in Knob, AR., on December 7, 1945. He was retired from the shoe factory and Wal-Mart. He spent his time taking care of his chickens and dogs. He enjoyed playing with...